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May 14, 2009

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A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held May 14, 2009 at the Town Offices, 32 Main Street in the Village of Macedon, was called to order by Supervisor William Hammond at 7:00 P.M.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were present:

                                   

                                    Councilperson……….David Maul

Councilperson……….David McEwen

                                    Councilperson……….Cassandra Pagano

                                    Supervisor…………...William Hammond

 

Absent:                       Councilperson……….Paul Kenyon

 

Also Present:           Ambulance Dir………..Todd Blanchard

Highway Supt………...Richard Roets

Police Chief…………..John Colella

                                    Town Attorney………..Anthony Villani

                                Town Clerk ...………...Judy Gravino

 

RESOLUTION NO. 132 (09) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of April 23, 2009 as presented.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

REPORTS – The Supervisor presented the following monthly reports:

Police

Ambulance

 

RESOLUTION NO. 133 (09) APPROVAL OF REPORTS

RESOLVED the Board approves the reports as submitted.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 134 (09) AMBULANCE – PHYSIO CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT

RESOLVED the Macedon Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign a Technical Support Agreement at an annual cost of $1,005 effective 4/1/2009-3/31/2010 with Physio Control to provide the covered equipment and/or software as listed on Schedule A per attached for the Town of Macedon Ambulance LIFEPAK 12 Defibrillator/Monitor.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 135 (09) SUPERVISOR TERM BALLOT WORDING AMENDED

BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board amends Resolution No. 90 (09) with the following wording for the Supervisor proposition:

 

“Shall the Resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Macedon on the 12th day of February 2009, which changes the term of elective office of the Town Supervisor from a two (2) year term to a four (4) year term, effective with the term beginning on January 1, 2012, be approved?”  “YES” OR “NO”

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

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RESOLUTION NO. 136 (09) JORDAN - FARMLAND PRESERVATION

RESOLVED that Supervisor Hammond is authorized to submit an application for funds, not to exceed $54,315 from the USDA National Resource Conservation Service 2009 Farm and Ranchland Protection Program for Jordan who was awarded funding in the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets farmland protection program and, be it further

 

RESOLVED that Supervisor Hammond is authorized to sign on behalf of the Town of Macedon an option to purchase an agricultural conservation easement with the following farmer as part of the USDA NRCS farmland protection program, pending approval by the Town Attorney for form and content: Jordan.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 137 (09) JORDAN – GRANT APPLICATION

RESOLVED the copy of the Budget prepared by the Wayne County Planning Department dated 05/12/2009 be submitted on behalf of the Jordan Farm and for the Town of Macedon 2009 USDA FRPP Grant Application.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 138 (09) EMS WEEK PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and

 

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

 

WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

 

WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others; and

 

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and

 

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now

 

THEREFORE, the Macedon Town Board, Macedon, New York in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2009, as

 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

 

With this theme, EMS: A Proud Partner in Your Community, I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 139 (09) WAYNEPORT ROAD FLOORING

RESOLVED the Board accepts the bid from Gray’s Carpet Cleaner for carpet removal and replacement at 1620 North Wayneport Road not to exceed $6,500 to be expensed from A1620.201.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 140 (09) POLICE CHIEF CONFERENCE

BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police is authorized to attend the New York State Association of Chief of Police annual training conference in Saratoga Springs, July 12th thru July 15th, at a cost of $125 for the conference, and (4) nights accommodations at a total cost of $636, to be expensed from AF3120.400.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 141 (09) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING SIGNS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police is authorized to proceed with an order for signs for the Public Safety Building as per the attached quotation, cost not to exceed $3,736.00, to be expensed from AF3120.200.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 142 (09) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING UPGRADE

BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police is authorized to proceed with an order for new security entrance and interior door, and Clerk’s room security window, as per the attached quotation, cost not to exceed $9,625 to be expensed from AF3120.200.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 143 (09) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING – PAINTING

RESOLVED to authorize the Supervisor to accept bids to paint the Public Safety Building interior not to exceed $3,000 to be expensed from A1620.201.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

It was the consensus not to participate in the donation as requested by WCIDA in the amount of $1,000.  Many towns to not participate and the County makes up the difference. 

 

The United Way sent a thank you note for the increase of participation on the part of the Town employees. 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 144 (09)  XEROX PURCHASE

RESOLVED to accept option #1 from Xerox for the Town Hall and Library.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 145 (09) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING OFFICE EQUIPMENT

RESOLVED to authorize the Supervisor to purchase office equipment for the Public Safety Building from William Toomey not to exceed $2,500 to be expensed from A1620.201.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

The NYS Route 31 Corridor Study Steering Committee will meet Thursday, May 28th from 4-6 p.m. at the Town Hall.

 

The Board will discuss microphone system bids, Cheerleading and Tumbling recreation classes and Highway summer laborers at the next meeting.

 

A crew of 15 to 30 Hill Cumorah Pageant Participants will be volunteering in the community service project for the Town this year.  They will be available on July 14, 15 and 16, 2009.

 

DOT notified the Town that the Canandaigua Road Bridge will be closed for rehabilitation from January 2010 into the Summer of 2011.  Through traffic will be rerouted during this time period. 

 

This year’s Memorial Day Parade will be held in the Macedon Village. It will begin at the Village Canal Park and end at the Village Cemetery. After the cemetery services a picnic is planned at Gravino Park with free hot dog, beverage and popsicle for participants.

 

Macedon Historical Society is holding an Open House Flag Day June 14th 1 – 4p.m. at the Macedon Academy.  Light refreshments will be available.

 

The Macedon Town Planning Board received a copy of an application from Robert Palmiere to erect a digital billboard in front of the Village Highway Department on Route 31 near Gravino Park. The Village will be holding a Public Hearing to obtain more information regarding the billboard application and land exchange.  It is a requirement to notify the neighboring community when there is consideration of a change within 500 feet of another community’s border.

 

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Cruses along the Erie Canal on Tuesday, May 19th at Midlakes Macedon Marina. Carmela Mantello, Director of the NYS Canal Corporation will be on board and say a few words. There is stillroom if anyone would like to attend and learn the history of the Canal. Contact the Chamber at 315-538-9828 for reservations.

 

The Certificate of Need Meeting will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6 p.m. in Geneva for the Macedon Town Ambulance.

 

The Town of Walworth submitted a copy of the Town of Walworth’s Proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2009, which would amend Chapter 180 Zoning, entitled Zoning, Regarding Solar Collectors and Installations.  The Walworth Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on May 7, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. at 3600 Lorraine Drive, Walworth.

 

Free fishing days will be June 27-28, 2009 this year.  No one will need a license to fish on these days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Effective August 17 sporting license fees for the license period 2009/10 will increase.  Lifetime license prices will increase on October 1, 2009.  Hunters between 65-69 should consider purchasing a lifetime sportsman license.  Sr. Lifetime is currently $50 for ages 65-69 which includes small/big game, turkey, fishing and a waived application fee for DMPs.  After October 1 you will not qualify for Senior Lifetime until 70 years of age and it will cost you $65, which will include small/big game, turkey and fishing with NO WAIVED DMP FEE.  The new annual licenses for ages 65-69 will be fishing $29, sportsman $47, DMP $10 and turkey $10. 

 

Michael Hansen (Kirtas), Ed Papenfuse (Maryland State Archivist), Sally Millick (Macedon Historical Society Historian) and Judy Gravino (Town Clerk) met at Kirtas Technologies, Inc. in Victor.  The 1823-1851 Town Minute Book, found at the Macedon Historical Society by Sally Millick, was recently returned over to the Macedon Town Clerk.  Sylvia Farrer Bornarth cleaned the book of mold, mildew and dirt.  Michael Hansen then arranged for the Church of Latter Day Saints to pay for the digitalization of these records.  Ed Papenfuse previously restored this minute book in memory of his late Aunt Sara Wilson, wife of John Wilson.   The book will be sent out to complete the restoration process.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 146 (09)  EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Board enter Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. to discuss a particular personnel matter.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 147 (09)  OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Board return to Open Session at 9:40 p.m.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

ABSTRACT NO. 4-A (09)

Claim No. 19500                                     Expenditure in the amount of

(NYS Unemployment Ins.)                         $2,972.42

ABSTRACT NO. 5 (09)

Claim No. 19456-19675                                    Expenditure in the amount of

                                                                        $23,710.57

 

RESOLUTION NO. 148 (09) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:45 PM.

 

 

 

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Judy W. Gravino, RMC

Macedon Town Clerk